Doxa Lefkadas – Aris 77-88: Passed with Dimitrijevic and continued the winning streak
Aris confirmed its excellent form in the Stoiximan GBL, prevailing 88-77 over Doxa in Lefkada.
Aris confirmed its excellent form in the Stoiximan GBL, prevailing 88-77 over Doxa in Lefkada. The "yellow-blacks" controlled the game from the start and reached their fifth consecutive victory in the championship, raising their record to 5-1.
Laid the foundations from the first half
Vassilis Spanoulis' team started with an aggressive pace and closed the first period leading 32-23. In the second quarter, they further improved their defense and, with a partial score of 19-12, went to the locker room at +16 (35-51).
Aris maintained control after the break and increased the difference to 19 points. Doxa tried to come back in the last quarter and reduced the deficit to nine (64-73), but the visitors reacted immediately. Two three-pointers by Dimitrijevic cut the hosts' momentum and essentially "locked in" the away win.
Quarter scores: 23-32, 35-51, 54-68, 77-88.
Performance by Dimitrijevic
The main protagonist was Nenad Dimitrijevic, who finished the game with 25 points, six assists, and absolute accuracy from behind the 6.75-meter line, with 6/6 three-pointers.
Robinson-Earl also had a significant presence with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Liddell added 14 points and seven rebounds. For Doxa Lefkadas, De' Vion Harmon stood out, with 22 points and ten assists, but without being able to change the outcome of the game.
Aris' next games
Aris now returns to its European obligations, hosting Riga Zeli on Wednesday (11/11, 20:00) for the 7th matchday of the EuroCup.
This is followed by the big home game against Olympiacos on Sunday (15/11, 17:30), for the 7th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL. The "yellow-blacks" will seek to capitalize on their momentum and further extend their winning streak in the championship.
Stoiximan GBL standings
With the victory in Lefkada, Aris moved to 5-1 and reached 11 points, remaining in second place behind undefeated PAOK. Doxa dropped to 2-4 and is at eight points.
The final standings will be formed after the completion of the AEK – Panathinaikos and Marousi – Olympiacos matches.
See the Stoiximan GBL standings after the 6th matchday below.